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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.36, 488.42 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.36, 488.42 and 299.72 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.36 : 488.42 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.36/488.42 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.36x = 488.42 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.36x = 146,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,389.24/326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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